Trace the 9,000 year old history of the domestication of corn, or maize, and its effects on global agriculture. — Corn currently accounts for more than one tenth of our global crop production. And over 99% of cultivated corn is the exact same type: Yellow Dent #2. This means that humans grow more Yellow Dent […]
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The myth of Hades and Persephone – Iseult Gillespie
Dig into the Greek myth of Persephone, who is abducted by Hades and is only allowed to leave the underworld every spring. — One day, Persephone was frolicking in a meadow with the nymph, Cyane. As they admired a flower, they noticed it tremble in the ground. Suddenly, the earth split, and a terrifying figure […]
How We Could Build a Moon Base TODAY – Space Colonization 1
To support Kurzgesagt and learn more about Brilliant, go to and sign up for free. The first 688 people that go to that link will get 20% off the annual Premium subscription. Did you know that we could start building a Lunar Base today? Sources and further reading: OUR CHANNELS ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ German Channel: Spanish Channel: […]
String Theory Explained – What is The True Nature of Reality?
Is String Theory the final solution for all of physic’s questions or an overhyped dead end? This video was realised with the help of Dr. Alessandro Sfondrini and it was funded by SNSF under Agora Grant n. 171622 and through the NCCR SwissMAP: The Mathematics of Physics. See also our video on the black-hole information […]
Scientists Discover "Super Earth"
Scientists are constantly on the lookout for new and amazing discoveries, and sometimes accidentally stumble upon something groundbreaking! Like the find Super-Earth planets out there in the universe! What does the discovery of Super-Earths mean for humanity’s future? Find out in today’s epic new intergalactic video! ? SUBSCRIBE TO THE INFOGRAPHICS SHOW ► ? MY […]
What is consciousness? – Michael S. A. Graziano
Explore the theories of human consciousness and the science of how your brain works to create a conscious experience. — Patient P.S. suffered a stroke that damaged the right side of her brain, leaving her unaware of everything on her left side. If someone threw a ball at her left side, she might duck. But […]
Inside Job – Part 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix
Rand took over the world. Reagan is rightfully pissed. And Gigi’s all over up on our grill about this new guy named Ron Stadler (played by Adam Scott). Like c’mon, give a girl a break. Inside Job – Part 2, premieres November 18. Only on Netflix. MORE INFO ON INSIDE JOB First of – if […]
Ghost Train | The Hollow | Netflix After School
Adam, Mira, Kai, Vanessa, and Reeve find themselves on a haunted train set to crash. The spirits on the train relive their fatal accident daily. Will the crew be able to help the ghosts or will they end up joining the cursed souls in the afterlife? Season 2 of The Hollow is now streaming on […]
The physics of surfing – Nick Pizzo
Wondering how you can catch the perfect wave? Dive into the fascinating and complex physics of surfing. — Whether or not you realize it, surfers are masters of complicated physics. The science of surfing begins as soon as a board first hits the water. Surfers may not be thinking about weather patterns in the Pacific, […]
Where Did Earth Come From?
Earth is a huge planet full of incredible sights and amazing creatures! But have you ever wondered where the Earth came from in the first place? Well, by looking at other stars and planets, scientists think they have a pretty good idea! ———- Love SciShow Kids and want to help support it? Become a patron […]